Follow in Cousteau's Fins

Follow in the fins of Jacques Cousteau by participating in the Cozumel Scuba Fest 2014. Divers are invited to this special event which takes place in Cozumel, Mexico from 9th to 14th December this year. Participants follow a special ‘route’ – a programme of nine dives on nine reefs over four days that is specially designed to take in the top underwater highlights of Cozumel that oceanographer Cousteau famously said represented ‘one of the best places around the world for diving.’

The Scuba-Fest JM Cousteau Route 2014, named after Jean-Michel Cousteau, eldest son of Jacques Cousteau who participates in the event, visits renowned Cozumel dive sites including Palancar Caves, Paso Del Cedral and Punta Sur.

Palancar Caves is a very popular dive site with stunning topography. What starts as a wall dive, ascends to a maze of tunnels, gullies and canyons that twist and turn from the outer wall through to the inner reef in an explorer’s dream.

Paso Del Cedral is a favourite of photographers. Here you will discover schools of grunts and snappers sheltering in the swim-throughs and nurse sharks snoozing beneath rocky overhangs. Look out for the elusive Splendid Toadfish, which is endemic to the island of Cozumel.

To join the Scuba Fest, divers need a minimum certification of PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent; although more advanced divers will get the most out of the exciting and diverse dive sites on the island. Divers should allow a day for a check dive or refresher (if required) prior to the start of the organised dives which take place on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th December.

Guests booking their holiday with Regaldive can pre-book their Scuba Fest Dive Pack at the special rate of £252 per person which includes nine guided dives (one night dive), a commemorative logbook, polo shirt, air or nitrox tanks, weights, and hire of mask and fins (if required).

Regaldive will tailor make your complete Scuba Fest package to also include flights, transfers and accommodation at a choice of hotels on Cozumel including the Allegro Cozumel Resort and the Occidental Grand Cozumel Resort.  Day trips can also be arranged to the mainland for diving the Cenotes.  Divers wanting more time to explore the captivating Cenotes, or discover the many attractions of Mexico above water, can opt for a twin centre stay to combine the Cozumel Scuba Fest with a few days on the Riviera Maya.

To find out more, please call the Regaldive Team on 01353 659 999.